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doing

/ˈduːɪŋ/ noun A1
  1. A deed or action, especially when somebody is held responsible for it. (countable, uncountable) · This is his doing. (= "He did it.")· Draining that swamp is going to take some doing!

Plural doings

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“Once,” began the leader, “we were a free people, living happily in the great forest, flying from tree to tree, eating nuts and fruit, and doing just as we pleased without calling anybody master.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 98 · B2
Marilla could not help tacking on that last sentence, although she was again surprised at herself for doing it.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 66 · C1
“Well, I don’t mind doing that,” agreed Diana, relieved.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 84 · C1
“What are you doing?”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 14 · C1

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